The Charlotte Ideas Festival featuring Derek Thompson

The Abundance Agenda: A Hopeful New Roadmap From Scarcity to Abundance On April 9, The Charlotte Center hosts the Forum featuring Derek Thompson, staff writer at The Atlantic and #1 New York Times bestselling author, for a forward-looking conversation on how we can move from a world defined by scarcity to one shaped by abundance. With clarity and optimism, Thompson explores how bold ideas, innovative policies, and risk-taking strategies can help us unlock extraordinary growth and possibility. ACCESSIBILITY - Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster by filtering on the ADA Icon and selecting Accessible Seats. Note: the Carolina Theatre has the original, historic stairs in the balcony. Please take that into consideration when buying balcony tickets. CASHLESS VENUE - the Carolina Theatre services all credit and debit payments only. No cash is accepted at the box office or bar. BAG POLICY - We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as soon as possible. Bags are allowed and are subject to search upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment or accommodations.